Bear Scout - Pack 354
 

The Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

 

The Bear rank is a part of the program aimed at third graders, or those eight years of age. The Bear Cub program of Scouting moves the young Wolves toward the goal of being self-directed, responsible Scouts. One look at the Bear Cub Scout Book in comparison with the Wolf Cub Scout Book will show parents the diversity and decision-making processes that will face their son this year. Each Scout should do their best to accomplish the achievement.

While there are still 12 Achievements to be completed, the boys have 24 different items to choose from over the course of the year. It is a busy and fast-paced year with time slipping by quickly. Parents and Scouts will need to work together to map out a plan of action to complete the requirements for the Bear rank.
    

A certain number of required items are to be completed in four major areas. Initially, most boys and parents begin the year doing the things they like to do best - or the things that interest them the most. However, boys and parents soon realize that a plan must be developed to complete the rank requirements and move on to electives and other fun activities like belt loops. This process helps boys learn to focus on goals and objectives.

Bear activities are primarily done at home, then signed off by the parent after the boy has completed each task, and are grouped in four major areas: God, Country, Family and Self. The boy's Bear Cub Scout Book is then shown to the Den Leader, who records his progress and also signs the boy's book.

Once a Cub Scout has earned his Bear badge, he may work towards earning Arrow Points. While he may work on these at any time, he cannot receive them until after he has earned the Bear badge.

Parents should attend the monthly Pack meetings as this is the place where their Scouts are formally recognized for rank and achievement awards. And, it means a lot to the boys.